Riding position on motorways?
 

Hi all,

Just a quick one please, looking for views on the best riding position on a motorway at 70-80mph.

I have a fully faired SVS and have to use a 20mile stretch of the M11 often, tried a few different riding positions to help with the winds forces on the upper body/neck. Currently I'm going with head down just of the tank, elbows bent so they are almost touching my knees.

Cheers

Re: Riding position on motorways
 

Get a double bubble screen.

Re: Riding position on motorways
 

Got one, pics http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=176436

Cheers

Re: Riding position on motorways
 

Furry Muff. Im suprised you're having issues. I never used to feel much on my curvy..until I reached uber silly speeds. But I guess 20miles straight may be a bit tiresome.

Do you have to use the M11? Not a nice bendy route you could use?
Just noticed you havent been riding long is that right? If so I'd say it'll take a wee bit of time for your muscles to build up. You'll probably stop noticing soon.

Re: Riding position on motorways.
 

You a tall lad Rob?
The tighter you tuck in the less you'll get battered about, you just look a proper nonce tucked in like you're riding the supersport when you're getting overtaken by a hybrid.

Re: Riding position on motorways
 

I rode a 125cc for about 2 years straight but that was a few years ago and it was only a 125cc!

I feel fine, done over 100miles round the local town and country roads to get used to a heavier bike and a bit more power.

Don't have to use the M11 but the backroads are very bendy and are badly congested so would prefer the M11, less wear on the bike too.

Cheers

Re: Riding position on motorways.
 

A tad over 6ft, so not really, just that sitting up feels like I'm about to be blown off LOL I know I'll probably get used to it...

Not fussed what other people think when they pass me, just so long as I'm comfy :p

I'll stay tucked in and hunkered down till I get a bit more used to it.


Rob

Re: Riding position on motorways.
 

I used to get battered about being 6'1'' but could cope easy enough at those speeds, just a matter of getting used to it, only tucked in as you describe when properly hooning it ;)

Re: Riding position on motorways.
 

Yer - matter of adapting.

I wouldn't say I can't ride at these speeds just looking for the most comfy position.

Cheers

Rob

Re: Riding position on motorways?
 

Wheels on bottom, tank on top
Sit bottom on the black soft thing
;)